Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

The Who's first two UK albums being reissued on half-speed-mastered vinyl in May
UMeLimited-edition black vinyl versions of The Who's first two U.K. albums, 1965's My Generation and 1966's A Quick One, will be released on May 6 to launch a new series of half-speed-mastered vinyl e...
Matt Friedlander Mar 18, 2022

30th anniversary reissue of Keith Richards' second solo album, 'Main Offender,' released today
BMGThe 30th anniversary edition of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards' second solo album, 1992's Main Offender, was released today. The reissue is available in multiple formats and configurations...
Matt Friedlander Mar 18, 2022

"Gold" anniversary: "Heart of Gold" became Neil Young's first #1 hit in the US 50 years ago today
Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesFifty years ago today, March 18, 1972, Neil Young scored his only #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 when "Heart of Gold" ascended to the top spot on the cha...
Matt Friedlander Mar 18, 2022

Dionne Warwick among honorees for the 2022 She Rocks Awards
Rick Diamond/WireImageDionne Warwick is among the female music artists who will be honored at the 10th annual She Rocks Awards, which will be held Thursday, June 2, at 7 p.m. PT at The Ranch in Anahei...
Matt Friedlander Mar 17, 2022

David Crosby, Michael McDonald featured on upcoming album by Canadian singer/songwriter Michelle Willis
GroundUp MusicDavid Crosby and Michael McDonald are among the artists who have contributed their talents to the second album by Canadian singer/songwriter and keyboardist Michelle Willis, Just One Voi...
Matt Friedlander Mar 17, 2022

Donald Fagen apologizes to Aimee Mann after she was dropped as an opening act on 2022 Steely Dan tour
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesSinger/songwriter Aimee Mann recently revealed that she was removed from her previously announced slot as an opening act on Steely Dan's upcoming U.S...
Matt Friedlander Mar 17, 2022

Sweet, sweet merchandise, baby! Mariah Carey adds new merch to her online store
Courtesy of Mariah CareyThose hoping to stuff their Easter baskets or just simply spoil themselves with everything Mariah Carey, you're in luck! The singer added brand-new goodies to h...
Megan Stone Mar 17, 2022

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters adds three new shows to his 2022 This Is Not a Drill Tour
AEG PresentsFounding Pink Floyd singer/bassist Roger Waters has added three new shows to his upcoming This Is Not a Drill tour of North America, bringing the total number of dates on the trek to 40. T...
Matt Friedlander Mar 17, 2022

Rock Hall says Dolly Parton is still on the ballot, even though she declined her nomination
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ACMDolly Parton is still in the running to join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, despite the fact that she asked the organization earlier this week to remove her from cons...
Carena Liptak and Matt Friedlander Mar 17, 2022

Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, Cyndi Lauper & more to salute Joni Mitchell at MusiCares Person of the Year gala
Kevin Mazur/VF20/WireImageA full, updated lineup has been announced for the 2022 MusiCares Person of the Year gala, which, as previously reported, will honor Joni Mitchell and take place April 1 at th...
Matt Friedlander Mar 17, 2022
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